Project Details
Client:
Open for Investment
Co-Founded:
Partnership Model
Duration:
Replicable Model
Year:
2024
FemEnergy Network
Is a strategic partnership for sustainability that provides innovative solutions for women-led farming communities, focusing on energy self-sufficiency and economic empowerment. This project fosters women’s entrepreneurship through the management of renewable energy resources, utilizing advanced technologies that enable women farmers to produce and manage their own energy. By establishing a network of renewable energy communities, FemEnergy Network creates a collaborative environment where women can share knowledge, tools, and best practices, further enhancing their ability to achieve sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen community resilience.


Challenges
The implementation of the FemEnergy Network in rural farming communities faces several challenges. One of the most important is resistance to change when new technologies are introduced. Lack of familiarity with renewable energy systems can lead to uncertainty, so awareness-raising is essential to ensure that women farmers understand the benefits and how to operate these solutions.
Local technical capacity to maintain and manage energy systems over the long term is also crucial. Communities often lack trained staff, which could jeopardize the sustainability of projects. Initial financing is also a challenge, as the installation of solar technologies requires significant investment. Public-private partnerships can support initial investment. Systems need to be resilient in order to adapt to the climatic and geographical conditions of deployment.
Finally, gender mainstreaming is both a challenge and an opportunity. Promoting women's leadership in energy resource management is essential, but requires overcoming cultural barriers that may limit their participation.


The main outcome is to implement solar energy systems linked to an energy community model, which will allow women farmers to collaborate in the production and management of their own energy. This approach fosters self-sufficiency and social cohesion, creating a sense of belonging and cooperation among the participants. To ensure efficient use of resources, data visualization tools will be developed to present relevant information on the performance of the photovoltaic systems and energy consumption.
FemEnergy Network is also committed to mainstreaming technological knowledge by providing training in the use of data analysis tools.
Solutions
Implementing a strategic partnership such as FemEnergy’s Network in your community will ensure continued and sustainable access to solar energy, transforming local farming activities. Women farmers will directly benefit from reduced operating costs by minimizing their dependence on conventional energy sources, thereby increasing the profitability of their crops.

This will facilitate the interpretation of key indicators, such as the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and the perception of access, availability, and reliability of the electricity provided by the community installation.
In addition, static and dynamic reports (dashboards) will be created to provide real-time data on the energy balance, efficiency, and consumption patterns of the system. This information will help the women farmers to make informed decisions about the use of energy resources, thereby optimizing their farming practices. The success of the FemEnergy Network will also be measured through gender inclusion indicators, assessing the percentage of women in management and technical roles, their participation in training, and the impact on their income. These indicators will not only monitor the progress of the project but will also ensure that ethical and privacy perspectives are respected in data management.
Value
FemEnergy Network provides women-led farming communities with the skills to develop sustainable energy solutions that improve quality of life and promote economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. By integrating accessible technologies such as solar energy and data analysis tools, the community is empowered to manage its own energy resources.
The implementation of a FemEnergy Network enables these communities to reduce operating costs and increase the profitability of their crops, positioning them competitively in an evolving agricultural market. By emphasizing gender inclusion, FemEnergy Network strengthens the resilience and long-term sustainability of communities and ensures that women play a central role in the energy transition.
FemEnergy Network promotes social cohesion, mainstreaming of technological knowledge, and women-led economic entrepreneurship in the renewable energy sector.
